Thomas v. Fischer

As a group of inmates was being returned to their cell block, a correction officer observed petitioner being attacked by another inmate and a physical altercation between petitioner and that inmate ensued. The officer directed them to separate and, when petitioner broke free, he attempted to escape through a door. The officer detained petitioner and used body holds to gain control of him, at which point petitioner struck the officer. As a result, petitioner was charged in a misbehavior report with refusing a direct order and assaulting staff. After an investigation of the incident, correction…